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Friday, March 11, 2011

Calico Quilt with a Petticoat


I've had Maryjo Koch's beautiful book, Bird Egg Feather Nest (1998), on my book stand for a couple of weeks now. Her illustrations are so wonderful and evocative of the season.




Full of quotes and information next to detailed drawings, it's the perfect thing to get a little inspiration at the start of the day.












I have also been in line of sight of an antique quilt I adopted a short time ago and have had over the back of a sitting room chair since bringing it into the house.




It's a true relic. The back fabric has become brittle and will come apart with the gentlest care in washing. In the old days someone would have made a new backing and placed it right over the original. But it was obviously stored with love and care to this point and deserves a showing.




Because of it's condition, the only way I can ever use it is for display. But for the price of a bunch of market flowers I can appreciate it's charms for as long as I care to.




The constant fight between my mutual urges for white and bright versus deep and muted colors (earthy hues) is on display here too. I have a true emotional response to each. I have a lacy underskirt peeking through as if to say "your slip is showing!" And, well, I guess it is.




I hope you have a great weekend ahead!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

I'm joining Marty's Cloche Party!
Be sure to stop by

18 comments:

  1. Hi Jacqueline, you take such beautiful pictures. Love your tablescape and I know I would so enjoy that book. Have a wonderful weekend, Martina

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  2. Love the quilt with the white tablecloth underneath....very pretty!

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  3. I just love the way you put that white tablecloth underneath the quilt!! I love these earth tones against your whites!!
    Great idea using this quilt as a tablecloth!

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  4. This is so serene and warm ! I love the colors of the quilt and how the enchanting white tablecloth enhances them ! Maryjo Koch 's book is truly inspiring .
    Enjoy your weekend !

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  5. Jacqueline everything look so peaceful and warm ~ just lovely ;-)

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  6. Lovely textures. That quilt is gorgeous! It's nice that it has a good home.

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  7. So so pretty! Love the quilt and the petticoat. I have not heard of that book, but it looks nice.

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  8. Just looking at your beautiful pics just makes me sigh...I love the quilt with the 'petticoat' showing...love your blog! Picket

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  9. I certainly understand about using the quilt for "display only"....I would have to do the same thing.
    Such a charming display, with the white lace below it.
    Sweet looking book too.

    Rose

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  10. I meant to say..that I have a number of lovely white Victorian petticoats....what a nice idea for using them. When I had my portrait studio, I used them for the " Vintage Portraits" that I created.
    I know I would have to take them apart, but they are just hanging here in my closet otherwise.

    Rose

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  11. I think you solved your dilemma perfectly. LOVE the whites with the browns. YUMMY perfection!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  12. Beautiful display. I love the quilt with the peitticoat showing. I am with you. I love white and earthtones. You do the combination brilliantly!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  13. Jacqueline, it's lovely, and it warms my heart that you appreciate it even if some is crumbling from age. We have to rescue these hand stitched treasures and care for them. I love the way you gave it a little slip. Too cute! ~ Sarah

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  14. So calming and wonderful...Perfect!

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  15. Wow! what a smart idea laying the tablecloth under the quilt.

    TY for sharing.

    Happy w/end.

    Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden.
    /chie

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  16. Oh I so totally love this tablescape. The lace and the quilt and all of your beautiful white ironstone. Such a beautiful cloche display also. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  17. Hi Jacqueline,
    I guess I have been busy... I missed this post! Glad I found it! I am loving that book and added it to the top of my wanna have list:-)) Great petticoat:-)) Love the skirt too:-)
    Bella

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